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HAMILTON, Helen Blanche (50235)

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Birth

  • Born on January 27, 1921 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

Death

  • Died on March 27, 2013 in Truro, Colchester Co., NS

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  • Obituary: Helen Blanche McCarthy, Truro, died peacefully with her family by her side, March 27 at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre in Truro NS. She was the daughter of the late Lillian Clark and Charles E. Hamilton. Her family was the centre of her life. She is survived by daughters Carol (Ron MacMillan) and Beverly (Robert Gunderson); grandchildren Kirk Higgins (Joy), Tammi (Rick Hollis), Holly (Stan Hanes); five great grandchildren, Lauren, Jenna and Mark Hanes, Kristen and Alanah Higgins; sister-in-law Thelma Higgins. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews including two special nieces, Heather Stevenson and Shirley Walsh and a special cousin Norman Hamilton, also several friends whose visits she treasured. Besides her parents Helen was predeceased by her husband Foster McCarthy, daughter Bonita in infancy and one brother Edward Hamilton. Helen was a member of St. John's Anglican Church, and a life member of The Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 26. Helen's family would like to thank the Nursing staff on the Medical Surgical Unit and the staff on Chappel at Cedarstone Enhanced Care; we would also especially like to thank Dr. Bower, who gave such great care to our mother. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Thursday April 4, at 1:00 p.m. followed by the memorial service at 2:00 p.m. both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow Street, Truro with Rev. Lori Ramsey officiating. Interment will be held at a later date. Family flowers only, donations in Helen's memory may be made to the CNIB or a charity of choice. On-line condolences may be made at www.ColchesterCommunity.com

Sources

  • Funeral Home: Colchester Community Funeral Home Truro,NS Obituary March 2013

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